Descartes, a leader in corporate parametric insurance solutions for climate, cyber, and emerging risks, announces a raft of key hires plus new offices in the USA. Here’s the word;
• New offices Scottsdale and Richmond
• Key appointments to support strong growth in France and worldwide
• More than 200 individuals now employed worldwide
At the forefront of AI and data analysis, Descartes advanced proprietary analytics platform uses cutting-edge technologies and new generations of data to model, assess, and manage emerging risks for underwriting with pinpoint accuracy.
Descartes continues to strengthen its international presence and teams. Now with more than 200 employees worldwide, Descartes new branches in Scottsdale, Arizona and Richmond, Virginia add to its physical presence in LA and New York, plus Charlotte NC, Chicago IL,
Denver CO, and Little Rock AK. The additions bring Descartes’ global footprint to 16 offices world-wide, including Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
Key appointments
Tanguy Touffut, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, will be responsible for the overall management of critical functions (operations, finance, strategy, human resources, and marketing & communications), and will focus on the drivers of future growth.
Sébastien Piguet, Co-founder and former Chief Underwriting Officer, is appointed Chief Insurance Officer of Descartes Underwriting. Henceforth Sébastien will oversee the business development and underwriting teams, whose close collaboration will accelerate the profitable growth of the portfolio through our invaluable broking partners. He will leave his position as CEO of Descartes Insurance, the Group’s insurance company, subject to ACPR confirmation.
Kevin Dedieu, Co-founder and former Chief R&D Officer, is appointed Chief Scientific Officer of Descartes Underwriting. All technology functions will be united under his leadership, to accelerate the implementation of additional AI functionality in areas such as
climate analysis and risk assessment. Additionally, he will become Chief Executive Officer of Descartes Insurance, subject to ACPR confirmation.
Violaine Raybaud will continue as Chief Operating Officer of Descartes Underwriting, and additionally will become Deputy CEO of Descartes Insurance, subject to ACPR confirmation.
Daniel Vetter, currently Head of North America, is promoted to Head of the Americas, to additionally oversee operations in Latin America.
Members of the restructured leadership team will be supported by several new, highly experienced Heads of Departments.
Marie Chabal Filleteau is appointed Chief People Officer, effective August 26, 2024. She brings more than 15 years’ experience in developing talent and corporate culture, including 4 years at Doctolib and more than 10 at BCG.
Eric Allombert is appointed interim Chief Marketing & Communication Officer. Eric has more than 25 years’ experience in marketing, including four as Marketing and Sales Director at AXA Partners, and five years at Wakam.
Matthew James, as previously announced, is appointed Commercial Director, UK & Ireland. Matt is a specialist in complex and emerging insurance products. He brings more than 12 years’ experience in parametric risk transfer, including 10 with WTW.
Louis Bollaert, previously Chief Revenue Officer, will be leaving the Group to take up a management position in the insurance brokerage sector.
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